Sheffield retro: Looking back at city's Peace Gardens in the 90s and 2000s

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00:00Sheffield's Peace Gardens have seen it all over the years, from royal visits to daring stunts and demonstrations.

00:08These photos capture the best of the action during the 90s and 00s at this focal point for the community.

00:15They show the new look gardens with their popular fountains taking shape in the late 90s,

00:20the demolition of the old egg box town hall extension and building work on the new hotel and winter garden.

00:27Youngsters are seen cooling off in the fountains,

00:30adults are pictured soaking up the sun on the lawns

00:33and people of all ages are shown marvelling at the Christmas light switch on events.

00:39Queen Elizabeth II meeting crowds,

00:42a burning diver leaping through the air in a daring stunt

00:45and a huge crowd gathered to pay their respects after the September 11th terror attacks

00:51are among the other big events captured in this retro photo gallery.

00:55Also featured are some of the businesses which have come and gone around the Peace Gardens over the years,

01:00including cafes, bars and shops and some of the people who work there.

01:05Can you spot yourself or anyone else you recognise in these photos?

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